2.0L Protege 0-60 times
So I was reading Motor Trend a while ago and I remember seeing them post an 8.8 sec 0-60 with a 5-speed 2.0L Protege. Well, I tried a couple of times to see what I could get and the best I did was 10.6 sec!!
Has anybody else do a 0-60 run? What'd u get? Any tips on how to get the best runs? |
Re: 2.0L Protege 0-60 times
Originally posted by eek4ever So I was reading Motor Trend a while ago and I remember seeing them post an 8.8 sec 0-60 with a 5-speed 2.0L Protege. Well, I tried a couple of times to see what I could get and the best I did was 10.6 sec!! Has anybody else do a 0-60 run? What'd u get? Any tips on how to get the best runs? Because from 0-60mph you do only one gear change from 1->2 but in 0-100km/h you do 2, 1->2 and 2->3. My 1.8 had 0-60 about 8.6 but 0-100 9.4 ... dont remember the excact numbers though but the difference was there. |
I'm sure Motor Trend would have no problem revving it up and dropping the clutch for the best acceleration. Did you try that? I wouldn't want to damage my clutch like that unless I was legally racing.
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Originally posted by gcs118 I'm sure Motor Trend would have no problem revving it up and dropping the clutch for the best acceleration. |
Feathering will give you the best results. Keep the revs up while slipping the clutch a little so you don't loose too many rpms. Dumping the clutch will either bog or spin depending on the rpms.
Anyway 0-60 for the Protege is S.LOW seconds. The atributes for the Protege are not its tire shredding straight line performance. It is its handling ability. That is where it shines. |
Originally posted by nate0123 I wouldn't say that dropping the clutch results in the best acceleration. Dropping the clutch too fast makes the revs drop, sometimes almost to stalling. Feathering the clutch for a second or so while the wheels catch up to the revs will result in a better launch. |
Originally posted by gcs118 I'm no expert, I'll admit that. I just remember reading for various cars, for example the RX-8, they said they revved it up to something rediculously high and just "dumped" the clutch. eek4ever, could you share exactly what you did, and also road/weather conditions? thanks |
Re: Re: 2.0L Protege 0-60 times
Originally posted by JustMe Did you do 0-60mph or 0-100km/h? Because from 0-60mph you do only one gear change from 1->2 but in 0-100km/h you do 2, 1->2 and 2->3. My 1.8 had 0-60 about 8.6 but 0-100 9.4 ... dont remember the excact numbers though but the difference was there. |
Ever thought that they had a better time because they are PROFESSIONAL drivers? :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by redrims Ever thought that they had a better time because they are PROFESSIONAL drivers? :rolleyes: |
doing a drag launch isn't going to do crap to a clutch
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Re: Re: Re: 2.0L Protege 0-60 times
Originally posted by Pro_fan Eh? 0-60 mph is the same as 0-100 km/h (well, 96.56 km/h). Originally posted by walight01 doing a drag launch isn't going to do crap to a clutch Is this not just common sense? The *feathering* of the clutch mentioned earlier is sheer hell on the friction surfaces. It's the best way to launch, but not the best way to drive your car if you like clutches to last a good long time. It's all abusive - which WILL do LOTS of CRAP to your clutch. ~HH |
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Originally posted by hihoslva 100 km/h is about 62 mph. Not much, but the slower the car, the more difference it makes in comparing times. Did you do 0-60mph or 0-100km/h? Because from 0-60mph you do only one gear change from 1->2 but in 0-100km/h you do 2, 1->2 and 2->3. |
12 replies and only 1 person posted their 0-60 time!!!!
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0-60 times
I've been trying with a stopwatch, I'm getting between 7.8 and 9.5 secs, not really acurate.
the FS-DE doesn't seem to be real consistant, some days it seams to pull a lot harder than others. Might have something to do with temperature, humidity, engine temp, the moons gravity... |
Moons gravity , lol.
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hey thats true, moons gravity is a great effect on acceleration
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Originally posted by JustMe RX8 is RWD and you can start with higher RPM-s with that. All the body weight goes on back wheels and then it has better traction. a 5sp. FS-DE protege will probably squirt to 60mph in the mid 8 second range, with the p5 a little slower. It is true that you can get to 62mph (100kph) in second as well just before the limiter which will give the best runs for that time. However it will be slower in a 1/4mile run to shift this high in a "STOCK" FS-DE. This was discussed before, the best shift point for a 1/4 mile run is right around 6100rpm, which will not be to 60mph yet... |
Don't forget environmental factors.
High humidity, low barometric pressure, high altitude, high temps (not likely if you were testing it right now), and cold tires will give you slower 0 to 60times...not to mention they (magazines) have better testing equipment than just a stopwatch. |
seriously. how accurate do you think you'll be trying to do all these:
1. accelerate 2. watch the road 3. watch the speedo 4. watch the stopwatch 5. watch the tach 6. shift 7. steer 8. work the stopwatch 9. start the stopwatch at exactly 0mph 10. stop the watch at exactly 60mph good luck... |
Originally posted by dmitrik4 seriously. how accurate do you think you'll be trying to do all these: 1. accelerate 2. watch the road 3. watch the speedo 4. watch the stopwatch 5. watch the tach 6. shift 7. steer 8. work the stopwatch 9. start the stopwatch at exactly 0mph 10. stop the watch at exactly 60mph good luck... |
Originally posted by Installshield If you are going to do just to get a rough idea, obviously it makes more sense to have a friend sit behind the driver, work the watch, and watch the speedo. The driver can just drive... |
yeah but it won't be nearly accurate in the first place. Just gives a rough idea.
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You guys may want to try G-Tech. Its the most accurate device so far. It show 5.8 for a stock WRX with a 180 Ibs person in it. and 5.6 with a Blitz Cat-back.
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